| Jimmy Turman | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 1961 – January 8, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Waggoner Carr |
| Succeeded by | Byron M. Tunnell |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office January 11, 1955 – January 8, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Burr 'Tibby' Wright |
| Succeeded by | James D. Cole |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Arthur Turman (1927-11-29)November 29, 1927 Leonard, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | February 13, 2019(2019-02-13) (aged 91) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | East Texas State Teacher's College |
| Profession | Educator |
James Arthur Turman Sr. (November 29, 1927 – February 13, 2019) was an American politician and educator.
He served as a Democratic member in the Texas House of Representatives from 1955 to 1963. In 1961, he served as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.
Early life
Turman served in the United States Navy. He went to Texas A&M University–Commerce and University of Texas. Turman was a junior high school principal.
References
- Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, UT Austin (26 November 2008). "James Turman Biography - Texas House Speakers Oral History - Projects". www.cah.utexas.edu.
- "Texas Politics - Speakers of the House: James A. Turman". texaspolitics.utexas.edu.
- "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile". lrl.texas.gov.
- Price, Asher. "Jimmy Turman, former House speaker, presided over broad state sales tax". Austin American-Statesman.